Job Description

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

Job Title:

Veterinary Surgeon

Salary:

Up to 60,000 per annum (D.O.E)

Location:

Garston Vets, Somerset and Wiltshire

Job Type:

Permanent. Full-time and part-time applicants welcomed.

Are you looking to join a progressive, forward-thinking, and motivated team?

Are you a veterinary surgeon looking for your next adventure? Do you want to work in a practice with a wonderful team ethos, interesting clients, and a fabulous group of skilled veterinary professionals?

Then we might have the opening for you!

Why join us?

Join a thriving first opinion and referral practice with a strong team of 24 Vets, including Certificate holders in Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology and Feline Medicine with further vets currently studying, and a visiting Ophthalmology Diplomate. Working at either our Warminster or Trowbridge site with out of hours work based at our dedicated 24hr small animal hospital in Frome, which provides around the clock care from our experienced night nurse team. Excellent state-of-the-art facilities including well equipped consult rooms, operating theatres offering laparoscopic neutering, isolation units, onsite lab, ultrasound, digital x-ray, dental x-ray with staging service & orthopaedic service. All sites are cat friendly ISFM with designated cat friendly appointments, laser therapy, a dedicated staff room and a brand-new CT department! Based on the beautiful Somerset and Wiltshire border within easy reach of the vibrant and historic cities of Bath, the Cotswold's, Bristol, and Salisbury with direct train routes to London and the beautiful south coast an hour's drive away. We are one of the few practices in Somerset & Wiltshire that operate our own out of hours emergency service on-site at our accredited small animal hospital at Garston House in Frome. We work closely with surrounding specialist referral sites in our network including Eastcott, Cave, & Anderson Moores.

The Team

Our large team has decades of experience with three Lead Vets supporting our clinicians, and Clinical Directors overseeing the running of the practices. Interests within the team include orthopaedics, ECC, exotics, cardiology, dentistry, internal medicine, ultrasound imaging & laparoscopic surgery.


We are a sociable team and enjoy nothing more than a party, for example celebrating someone's birthday which of course, includes cake!


We have our own 'Garston green team' who have recently achieved the IIE Green accreditation, the highest possible levels of environmental sustainability without compromising patient care and treatment.

What we are looking for

Ideally, you will be confident with routine consults, surgeries and working within a team but don't worry if there are areas you are not fully confident, we have a wonderful team of experienced vets and nurses to support any level Excellent communication skills and a desire to progress within your role Completion of your VetGDP and RCVS registered.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave RCVS and VDS fees paid External CPD funded Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Life Assurance Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave E-car salary sacrifice scheme Employer contribution pension scheme Recruitment referral reward scheme Wellness program including: + Employee assistance program
+ Eyecare voucher scheme
+ Free annual Flu jab
+ Cycle to work scheme


Garston Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.


At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You'll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets.


We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.


All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Garston Vets, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.

If you would like to apply for this position or would simply like to discuss it in more detail, please contact

Lissa.semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk

or complete the application form below.

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We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk